Villarreal opens the door for Diego Conde to leave

Diego Conde is increasingly likely to leave Villarreal during this summer transfer window. The Madrid-born goalkeeper has been left out of the main fight for the starting position, and the yellow club is listening to proposals.

The situation did not come as a surprise in the boardrooms. Last season, he had little prominence and only played one official match in the Copa del Rey, a clear sign of his new status.

Diego Conde moves away from Villarreal after a season without minutes

The Madrid goalkeeper arrived at Villarreal with the intention of competing for an important role, but reality was very different. Marcelino hardly used him, and the scenario has not changed.

The new coaching staff wants to observe Luiz Júnior and Arnau Tenas during preseason before making a final decision in goal. This roadmap puts the Madrid native in a delicate position.

For Villarreal, his departure also makes sense both in sporting and economic terms. Keeping three goalkeepers with aspirations seems unfeasible if one of them is not in the plans. Diego Conde, at 27 years old, needs to play. His time at Leganés left a solid impression, but a nearly unseen season in LaLiga has halted his competitive growth.

Therefore, the market seems like a logical option. The Castellón club does not want to close doors and values solutions that will allow the goalkeeper to regain value.

Sevilla and Celta de Vigo compete for Diego Conde

Sevilla emerges as one of the most attractive destinations. In Nervión, they need to rebuild the goalkeeping position and currently have only Alberto Flores confirmed. This lack of certainties could play in favor of the Andalusian club. The goalkeeper could be offered a real path to a starting role, something significant in any negotiation.

The financial margin is again the issue for Sevilla. The club must carefully consider each move and cannot engage in a lengthy bidding war with too many demands. This is where Celta de Vigo comes strongly into play. The Galician team also seeks competition for Ionut Radu and sees Diego Conde as a reliable profile, with the perfect age and room for improvement.

In Vigo, they see him as an addition capable of raising their internal level. He may not necessarily arrive with the label of an undisputed starter, but he will have the chance to fight for the position.

LaLiga offers a second chance to the Madrid goalkeeper

LaLiga could be the ideal stage to relaunch Diego Conde. The goalkeeper knows the league, has experience in Spanish football, and needs continuity as soon as possible. Villarreal, on the other hand, must decide whether they prefer a transfer, a loan, or a deal with variables. His long-term contract allows negotiations without haste, but the player needs a quick exit.

For Sevilla, the main advantage is sporting. If they can convey that he will be a key piece, they may gain an edge over Celta de Vigo. For Celta, stability, healthy competition, and a project that also needs to strengthen key positions after a demanding season are the arguments.

Everything points to the future being resolved as Villarreal progresses in their goalkeeping planning. Luiz Júnior and Arnau Tenas are ahead, while the Madrid-born goalkeeper waits for developments. Diego Conde is on the market, and his name is already stirring interest from Sevilla and Celta de Vigo. If Villarreal facilitates the operation, LaLiga could provide him with the continuity he currently lacks.

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